Canning Industry Prospects Grown In Bairnsdale Plant
A Melbourne writer discusses fruit canning at Bairnsdale with Mr. Gant directing a facility that yields about six tons of peaches daily and a potential output near 20 000 cases per day. The piece urges growers to improve picking, sorting, and handling to fit modern canning demands and notes provincial factories could arise to process berries and stone fruit if quality control and logistics improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penang
Bairnsdale
Bruthun
Melbourne
Gant
California
Crowers
Vituria
Ivan Wales
Mmedsant
Blenheim Fa Sariely
Avhlel
Moorpark
Hemskirke
Ik Wag
Boudi
Balensdale
Grould
Phillip
Mdevitt
Pullars
Liz
Teuil
Nuit
Donang
Wheat harvest and community notices at Quirindi and Katamatite
The report notes two wheat flops from the same paddock with yields of nine bags per acre on the first harvest and four bags per acre on the second crop, plus a 64 lb per bushel weight and rust-free grain. Donations and memorials follow, including a £1 gift to the Gallantry District Soldiers Council, a pupil concert for Katamatite LG Church funds, and election details for the Bawama Water Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gta
Pollock
Novamber
G. M. Moore
Shepparton
Forwily
Cobeani East
Uns Gabrany
Saldiers Couiluilten
Neelala Som
Insnd Moore
Mulcahy
Dion
Caulfield
Mareh
Zecvier
Atria
Callivoti
Isin
Alma
Te AL Mognes
Allesed
Amon
Aly
Letters From France Share Quiet Frontline Life
A private in the Ulu Mower Battalion writes to a friend in Sheppaston, describing seven months in France, routine tasks at artillery ranges, saps, and shelling, with moments of danger and surprising normalcy. He notes cafes, low prices, and a cathedral visit, recalls Gallipoli illness, and compares winter to Ballarat in milder terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppaston
Undee
Ulu Mower Battalion
la Gallipoli
Attaek
Lemnos
Tonne
Cepatty
France
Irterilly
Raye Testa Gould
Serach
Gallipoli
Foslueday
Hiestrede
Ots
Front Line Jotter Reflects Somme War Conditions
The piece describes trench life near the Somme with men fixated on telegraph pads and sleep constraints. It notes deep shell bursts, burned wood, and the shifting front line as troops dig in and prepare for ongoing bombardments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bapaume
Somme
Fragmentary Frontline Letter Describes Trenches and Parcels
A battered wartime note recounts trench conditions, with references to shells, rifles, and scattered equipment. It notes delayed mail and parcels, with the 21st reinforcements arriving and battalion movements near H.Q. amid cold, wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germain Trench
Muuney
H.Q
Handling and Marketing of Fruit Assembly Discussed
Arrangements are under the Water Commission to convene a conference of fruit growers in disposal districts to discuss handling and marketing. State factory arrangements and a closer cadre of officers at Shepparton were to be disclosed. The commission seeks expert advice from the Agricultural Department and a noted expert to aid in dry genetics and procurement of top samples. The commission believes this industry could become a valuable portion of the fruit trade.
A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION and remedies advertised
An advertisement page promotes a fragrant cosmetic for skin care and a hair removal claim from P. Lively. It also touts Natur a Wealth Co products at 40 Elizabeth street Melbourne, with claims of cures for catarrh and nasal issues and a note about a dolarrh treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usilie
Ryse
Lively
Elizabeth Street
Melourne
Gatarrh
Natura” Wealth Co
Melbourne
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J. P. McLennan
Ij. P. McLennan’s
Stitee
Mekean Bros. Gash Grogers
Gilbere
Baedsena
Dungarer
Jad
Bae White
Dally Made
Wits Sindy
Stupe
A Vlimateri Sayen
Magongi
Bree
Tat
Surdales
Pampe
F.C
Ile Elliee Cera
Andy S
Seyidle
Rrs
Renee Alae
Wenger Lacy
Aecoods
Ballarat
al“Orrvale
Black-Hondler
II BounMe Teombe
Arline
Azali
Boon
Ariel Lmg
THOR
Harley-Davinson Motor Cycles
Grant
Studebaker
Gitrus
Sitrus
Topas
R. Hughes Hiro Es Wate
Mabe
F.C. Johns, Sero
Sr Seesarton
Shepparton News
High ST
Noah
Nash
Plume Motor Spirit Eally
Sweet Runniey
Plume Motor Spirit
Plume
Garydoyle Mobiloils
Vacuum Oil Company
The
Commonwealth
New Zealand
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